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Old 03-31-2012, 02:40 PM
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I just recently turned 17, and I'm looking for my first car to take to college. I've been reading about the DE and HR engine and I'm wondering if it makes a different for daily driving? Also I found this http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ywordsfyc=____ but not sure if this is a good deal.

I also found this on the their website with a different price. Weird http://www.maximumautooutlet.com/NAS...%20PARK-VA.nas
Old 03-31-2012, 03:00 PM
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SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH!

And read THIS.
Old 03-31-2012, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jerseystyle
SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH!

And read THIS.
Is the price good for what it came with? Leather seats and etc
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In!
Old 03-31-2012, 03:35 PM
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IMO,not a good "take to college" car.
On the price difference...could be they did not update the site.
Go with the low price,duh!
2006 (SOME)have had oil issues.Any maintenance records available?
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Let the fun beggin!
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the black 06 has a cleean carfax. 2 previous owners.

looks to be a pretty decent deal especially with the BBS's.

im not the type to make younger generations steer clear from sports cars. if you think you're mature enough for one and can afford the maintenance and insurance, go for it.
Old 03-31-2012, 03:46 PM
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2006 (SOME)have had oil issues.Any maintenance records available?
I've read on it, and apparently it only happens with manuals. This is an automatic. Can anyone confirm this?
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Originally Posted by LaxFogo
I just recently turned 17, and I'm looking for my first
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Just as a reminder...

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Are you or your parents paying for the car, gas, and insurance?

Z's don't get great mpg and insurance will be very high for you.

Also, in
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Originally Posted by jerseystyle
Just as a reminder...



Let's stay on topic.
Not to stir the pot but after your post... this thread should've been closed.
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Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
Not to stir the pot but after your post... this thread should've been closed.
The gauntlet has been thrown
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Originally Posted by jduet
The gauntlet has been thrown
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Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
Not to stir the pot but after your post... this thread should've been closed.
Noted
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Originally Posted by LaxFogo
I just recently turned 17, and I'm looking for my first car to take to college. I've been reading about the DE and HR engine and I'm wondering if it makes a different for daily driving? Also I found this http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ywordsfyc=____ but not sure if this is a good deal.

I also found this on the their website with a different price. Weird http://www.maximumautooutlet.com/NAS...%20PARK-VA.nas
GET THE DE hr sucks. iv been in both and not only does my stock de beat a hr it doesnt burn oil like my friends with 40,500 miles
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Originally Posted by iJacob
GET THE DE hr sucks. iv been in both and not only does my stock de beat a hr it doesnt burn oil like my friends with 40,500 miles
Never heard of HRs burning oil or being "slower" than DEs stock v. stock.

In fact, DEs are known to burn oil and HRs are faster stock v. stock as determined by physics and whatnot.
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Originally Posted by jduet
Never heard of HRs burning oil or being "slower" than DEs stock v. stock.

In fact, DEs are known to burn oil and HRs are faster stock v. stock as determined by physics and whatnot.
Yea because it's not true... Where f&&k do these people get their info?

Originally Posted by iJacob
GET THE DE hr sucks. iv been in both and not only does my stock de beat a hr it doesnt burn oil like my friends with 40,500 miles
What!??!!
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Originally Posted by iJacob
GET THE DE hr sucks. iv been in both and not only does my stock de beat a hr it doesnt burn oil like my friends with 40,500 miles
Worst advice ever. I've never had a problem with oil consumption and the HR is a much better motor IMO.
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Originally Posted by iJacob
GET THE DE hr sucks. iv been in both and not only does my stock de beat a hr it doesnt burn oil like my friends with 40,500 miles
WHAT!!!! Ok ignore everything dat guy just said he doesnt know what he is sayin...i have a HR n if would be looking to buy another z id get da hr...better engine hoodbump looks nice lol led hid lights...i would keep looking around


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